Caring for Cats - Temporarily Closed
We apologize for any inconvenience; however, our shelter will be temporarily closed due to the presence of a gastrointestinal infection affecting some of our cats. We hope to resume adoption appointments and all other regular activities by mid-October. Updates on when we’ll be reopening will be provided on our website and Facebook page. Thank you for your continued support, understanding and patience.
ADOPT. VOLUNTEER. DONATE.
Testimonial
ABOUT CARING FOR CATS
“This is a well-managed, immaculate facility.”
“This feline rescue facility is an important resource for the community.”
“This facility is bright, quiet, compassionate, and well-organized.”
“Standards of care are exceptional.”
~ Kennel Inspection Report from the MN Board of Animal Health
SURRENDERING A CAT
Unless you adopted the cat(s) from Caring for Cats, we are unable to assist at this time as our shelter is temporarily closed due to the presence of a gastrointestinal infection affecting some of our cats. We are not able to accept any other kitties into our shelter until sometime in November 2025. If you adopted the cat(s) from Caring for Cats, please follow the instructions below.
Need to surrender a cat?
We know you love cats and you want to save them all…. and we love you for it! Our passion for helping cats is what brings us together. However, we do have a formal intake process that we need everyone to follow. If you need to surrender a cat that is in your possession, please follow these steps:
Contact Us by Phone or Facebook
Contact us using one of the following methods:
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- Call the shelter answering service at 651-407-8485. Follow the prompts and leave a message, even if the recording indicates that the shelter is full.
- You can also send a private Facebook message through our Facebook page.
A staff member will reach out to you, typically within 48-72 hours. Please be prepared to provide as much information as possible about the cat and the circumstances surrounding the surrender. The answering service may offer the phone numbers of other rescues and shelters, please feel free to contact them too.
- Do not bring the cat directly to the shelter without an appointment.
- Do not reach out to any of our volunteers to try to initiate a surrender, you must follow one of the two options above.
- Please be aware that we do not accept cats through third-party intermediaries. The owner or finder of the cat(s) must initiate contact with our shelter.
- If the owner is deceased, a family member or the personal representative of the deceased owner should reach out to Caring for Cats.
- Please note we are unable to accept feral cats and we do not offer TNR services.
Remembering Your Friend
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
About memorial donations
Memorials are a thoughtful way of remembering a lost friend or family member. We will post your special message on the memorial page of our website for at least three months. Be sure to include the name of your loved one(s) and write a brief memorial message (20 or fewer words) after filling out the donation form.
BECOME A SPONSOR
WHY BE A Caring for cats SPONSOR?
Even if you cannot adopt, you can still change a cat’s life.
By becoming a Caring for Cats sponsor, you provide food, shelter, and medical care for cats who may wait longer for forever homes.
Your monthly gift, no matter the amount, makes sure these special cats are loved and cared for each day.
Cat sponsors also receive an exclusive newsletter with updates and stories about the cats they are helping.
LATEST MEWS & EVENTS
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